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Logan Lerman Talks Spider-Man: Is He Your Peter Parker?

News broke yesterday that Logan Lerman was one of the actors being considered for Peter Parker in Sony's Spidey reboot. We caught up with Lerman at the Lightning Thief premiere and tried tapping into his Spidey senses. More »

02/05/10

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By Meredith Woerner

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The Worst Superhero Movies Of All Time. Really.

In the past decade, the superhero has strode across our screens like a spandex-clad collossus, beating most other genres. The rise of superhero flicks has brought with it a flood of cinematic sewage, and here are the absolute worst. More »

02/01/10

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By Charlie Jane Anders

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Zac Efron Is Spider-Man? Really?

British tabloids are claiming that former Disney moppet Zac Efron will be the new Peter Parker in Sony's Spider-Man movie reboot. We'd be interested, but then we remember: It's coming from British tabloid journalists, and therefore probably untrue. More »

02/01/10

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By Graeme McMillan

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Is Joseph Gordon-Levitt Too Old To Play Spidey? Marc Webb May Not Think So

Admit it, Joseph Gordon-Levitt would be a dream Spider-Man. Still, when his recent director Marc Webb was picked to reboot the franchise, we hardly dared hope the 28-year-old would get cast as teen Peter Parker. But there's still a chance. More »

01/25/10

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By Meredith Woerner

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Spider-Man Casting Rumor Mill Already Underway

Does the Spider-Man movie reboot already have a new Peter Parker in place? Has the villain already been chosen and cast? If you believe the rumors going around, the answer to both is yes. Just don't ask the actors named. More »

01/24/10

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By Graeme McMillan

#morningspoilers

New Details On Jeff Bridges And Bruce Boxleitner In Tron Legacy, Plus Spider-Man Reboot Hints

Tron Legacy fleshes out some plot details, and unveils a poster. Meanwhile, just how Ultimate will the new Spider-Man movie be? A ton of Fringe questions are answered. Plus Caprica, Star Wars, Justice League videos, and Lost and Supernatural shockers. More »

01/21/10

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By Charlie Jane Anders

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Spider-Man Has His New Director

It's official - 500 Days of Summer director Marc Webb will be the man in charge of the next Spider-Man movie... and then another couple after that. But, he says, he's not taking over from Sam Raimi. Whuh? More »

01/19/10

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By Graeme McMillan

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How Raimi's Love For Avatar Led To The Spider-Man 4 Mercy-Killing

Last night the Golden Globes allowed for plenty of updates about the new Spider-Man reboot. Rumored director Marc Webb shared what he'd like to see from Spidey, and we found out yet another reason why Spidey was killed. More »

01/18/10

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By Meredith Woerner

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Why Can't We Let The Movie Spider-Man Grow Up?

So Sony have dumped Sam Raimi and Tobey Maguire, and plan to reboot the Spider-Man movie franchise by taking Peter Parker back to his high school days to start all over. Sounds like half of a great idea, at least. More »

01/16/10

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By Graeme McMillan

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Let's Kill These Terrible Robert Pattinson/Spider-Man Rumors Right Now

We hear Sam Raimi's already picked his replacement director for the Spider-Man movie series: Predators director Nimrod Antal. Which is a much more pleasant rumor than the idea that Robert Pattinson will play Peter Parker. Stop these rumors now! More »

01/15/10

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By Meredith Woerner

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Indie Director Darling To Helm Gritty Spider-Man Reboot?

Sam Raimi's Spider-Man isn't even cold, and already everyone is speculating on which director will get Sony's Spidey leftovers, for a full reboot from scratch. And the Hollywood favorite right now is 500 Days of Summer's Marc Webb. More »

01/14/10

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By Meredith Woerner

#spideravatar

What Would James Cameron's Spider-Man Have Looked Like?

We know that James Cameron tried to make a gritty, adult Spider-Man movie in 1992 (see: the Spidey and Mary Jane sex scene on the Brooklyn Bridge). But what would this thankfully averted train wreck have looked like? More »

01/14/10

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By Cyriaque Lamar

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Tobey Maguire Will Play Spider-Man For Cake And Ice Cream

Did you know that Tobey Maguire does Spider-Man appearances at kids' parties, just for kicks? But now that his time as big-screen Spidey has ended, will this stop the star from birthday cameos and superpowered balloon-animal crafting? More »

01/12/10

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By Meredith Woerner

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Avatar 2 May Go Further Than You Expect, While Spider-Man 1.5 Will Be "Grittier"

James Cameron hints at brand new worlds for Avatar 2, John Cho talks Khan in Star Trek 2, and there are hints about Spider-Man 1.5. Two beloved Lost characters film a scene together. Plus Jonah Hex, Hobbit and Supernatural spoilers. More »

01/12/10

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By Charlie Jane Anders

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Spider-Man Going Back To High School? Raimi's Spider-Man 4 Officially Scrapped

Deadline Hollywood's Nikki Finke is reporting that Sony has officially pulled the plug on Spider-Man 4 after Sam Raimi quit the project. Intead, Sony's rebooting the wall-crawler's saga, and sepdning him back to high school. More »

01/11/10

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#morningspoilers

Spider-Man 4 Villain Confirmed! Your Lost Shipper Forecast! Thor's New Best Friend! Buffy's Big Bad!

An actor confirms he's the main villain in Spider-Man 4 (and whom he's playing.) Lost sources predict Skate/Jate's chances. Thor casting news! First Book Of Eli reviews! Plus Wolverine, Ghost Rider, Buffy, Supernatural, Wolfman, Torchwood, V and True Blood spoilers! More »

01/11/10

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By Charlie Jane Anders

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More Big Directors Should Imitate Sam Raimi And Go Back To Their Indie Roots

It's official: Spider-Man 4 is being delayed indefinitely over concerns with the script. And we can't help feeling grateful that Sam Raimi took some time to do Drag Me To Hell and get some perspective. More »

01/06/10

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#spiderman4

Raimi's Spider-Man 4 Script Hatred Pushes Film Back Further

Rumors are circulating that Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 4 won't make it's May 2011 release date because the director allegedly hates the script. What - did it not have enough omelette dancing and snappy web fingers? More »

01/05/10

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By Meredith Woerner

#spidermarriage

Marvel Returns To Scene Of Spider-Man's Love Crime

The final pieces of Marvel's Spider-Man 2010 jigsaw puzzle have been revealed, and it looks like the publisher is looking to upset fanboys one more time by bringing back the question of whether Spidey ever actually got married or not. More »

01/02/10

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By Graeme McMillan

#superheroresolutions

12 Books to Help You Become a Superhero in the New Year

Some people make New Year's resolutions to lose weight or quit smoking. But if you've resolved to become costumed crimefighter this year, we're here to help, with twelve books that will mentally and physically prepare you for the superheroic life. More »

12/31/09

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By Lauren Davis

#marveldisney

Venom's Secret Co-Creator Steps Out Of The Shadows

Ever wonder how Spider-man's most enduring nemesis came to be? Venom's similarities to our masked hero aren't just witty script writing. They're due, in part, to a letter sent from a fan to Marvel editor-in-chief James Shooter. More »

12/29/09

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By Sonia Zjawinski

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